Option 1: Using the SeedProd Plugin (Recommended)
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Install & Activate SeedProd – Coming Soon Page, Maintenance Mode
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Go to SeedProd → Pages
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Enable Coming Soon Mode
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Design your under-construction page with drag-and-drop builder
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Under Access Controls:
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Enable Secret Preview Link (e.g.,
https://yoursite.com/?seedprod_preview=1
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Or Whitelist specific IPs or User Roles to access the full site
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Share the secret link only with people you want to allow access.
Option 2: Using WP Maintenance Mode
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Go to Settings → WP Maintenance Mode
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Activate Maintenance Mode
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Under General tab, enable Bypass for specific roles or IP addresses
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Design the under-construction landing page in the Design tab
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Provide a login or preview link (you may need to whitelist IPs or users).
Your Unique Link Example:
If using SeedProd, it might look like:
https://yourdomain.com/?seedprod_preview=1
You can change the preview parameter or cloak it using a URL shortener or redirection plugin.
This approach lets you keep the site hidden from the public, share a private preview with clients, team, or stakeholders, and avoid confusion while development is ongoing.